Boro Editor Philip Tallentire has been digesting the results of our poll.

This afternoon he looks at the issue of where fans think Karanka could improve? Supporters gave us their answers in three words.

The responses to this question were many and varied, but after some significant word crunching, we’ve managed to extrapolate a few keys areas of concern that those taking part in the survey want Aitor Karanka to address.

It should be stressed that the Gazette’s survey overwhelmingly proved that the fans are currently extremely pleased with the Spaniard’s first year in charge.

Still, there’s always room for improvement.

The goalkeeping situation, for example, has been a hot topic for the past year. Many supporters, not surprisingly, wanted the club to sign Shay Given on long-term deal but it was never going to be realistic option for financial reasons.

Dimi Konstantopoulos has been doing a fine job but Tomas Mejias hasn’t impressed the pollsters while a few want Jason Steele to return. A new signing that would provide a long-term solution came up regularly.

You’d have to think that if Boro do go up they will need to sign a top class keeper.

Karanka would counter that in Dean Whitehead and Milos Veljkovic he has cover in that area.

Further forward, adding a prolific goalscorer to the squad was a popular answer while more than a few want to see more of Jelle Vossen.

Playing two in attack featured, as did improved finishing in front of goal.

Nothing wrong with having a desire to score more goals, but as a Championship club, Boro’s ability to bring in a lethal striker is limited.

In Kike Garcia and Patrick Bamford, plus Vossen, the club have some impressive attacking talent.

Squad selection is something many fans mentioned. A significant number think Karanka tinkers too much and would prefer a settled line-up while a percentage think general player discipline needs to improve.

So far this season, the head coach has got his selections right far more than he’s got them wrong, but there have been too many silly bookings.

It’s something Karanka is aware of and is trying to address.

But, to recap, a huge number of fans simply want the Spaniard to keep up the good work so, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.